Public Information

In Portage, transparency and community connection are top priorities.
The City of Portage keeps residents and business owners informed and engaged through a variety of channels — from social media and press releases to print and digital publications, and more — ensuring you’re always connected to what’s happening in your community.

Responsibilities

Media relations and news releases. The Office of Public Information prepares and distributes clear, timely news releases to the media and community about important City of Portage matters. Members of the media are encouraged to contact the Public Information Officer at (269) 329-4405 or by email for all information requests.

City Website. The city website — portagemi.gov — is the first line of communication with Portage residents, business owners and operators, and community stakeholders. Here you will find important information about the city government and services, and ways to connect with us. The city website is maintained by the Office of Public Information. Contact the Webmaster or troubleshoot problems with this site. 

The Portager. The Portager newsletter, a monthly publication containing information about city news, events, and services, is prepared and distributed by the Office of Public Information. The newsletter is automatically delivered to every Portage mailbox each month.

Social Media. The City of Portage maintains nine Social Media pages on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. Learn more on our Social Media page. 

Notify Me®. Subscribe for real-time city updates. Visit portagemi.gov/list.aspx to register for and subscribe to the categories about which you would like to receive notifications.

PortageAlert. Sign up now for the PortageAlert, a mass notification system, to receive important emergency and public outreach information from the city, such as severe weather alerts, traffic emergencies, or other emergencies that affect the health and welfare of the community.

Report It! Help maintain Portage as a Natural Place to Move!  Use the Report It! tool to report a neighborhood issue or a concern about city services. Residents can report maintenance issues or ordinance violations such as potholes, inoperable traffic signals, abandoned vehicles, tall grass and weeds, blight concerns, and more.  Information is then submitted to the appropriate city department for review and resolution.

PortageConnect. Listen to the official city podcast, PortageConnect, to learn about upcoming events and hear details about city services. Let us know if you have an idea for an upcoming episode.